El FIB 2025 lands in Benicàssim with its usual deployment of international artists and the promise of memorable nights by the sea. However, This year music shares prominence with a controversy that the festival organization seems to look sideways. Festival management is in the hands of Supersruct Entertainment, A company controlled by the KKR investment fund. In recent months, Controversy has been generated after knowing KKR's involvement in investments related to activities in occupied Palestinians. Faced with this reality, The FIB address has chosen to keep silent, avoiding ruling on the ethical debate that has already caused cancellations and tensions in other festivals managed by the same company, how viña rock only. While the organization looks the other way, The question resonates between attendees and artists: Is it possible to enjoy the festival knowing that, even if it is indirectly, Your entry can contribute to economic interests in conflict areas? The decision to go to FIB 2025 This year implies a personal reflection on individual and collective responsibility.
After this necessary ethical reflection, It is also necessary to stop the most strictly musical part, where the festival again bets on a diverse and possibly more ambitious program than in recent years postpandemics, although still far from reaching it. The first day is headed by the actor's band and singer Jared Leto, Thirty Seconds To Mars, With expectations of offering a high voltage rock show, Next to Block Party, British indie legends that remain a reference for the revival post-pitch. Alternative pop and diversity come from Olly Alexander, queer icon and ex years & Years. The energy of the Argentines Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, capable of mixing genres in a vibrant performance, aims to be one of the most remembered concerts of the festival. Soft Play, British punk rock duo, Complete the highlight of the first day internationally. In the national section, Valencians stand out the red room and the pop of Miss Caffeina.
On Friday shines with the indie pop of the American band Foster The People, While Maxïmo Park provides the most British touch to the day. The usuals of the Love of Lesbian Festival, Chilean Javiera Mena and León Benavente will also be present. The most provocative and danceable side will come from the hand of Samantha Hudson, Next to the freshness of ginebrae. The most electronic sounds will arrive with the Canadian Tiga, And she will navigate between the r&B and pop.
Saturday, The day that usually congregates greater influx of public, will be headed by Americans The Black Keys, who will present new songs before the launch of their next job, No Rain, No Flowers. The Puerto Rican rapper René Pérez, artistically known as Residents, And the former Kasabian singer, Tom Meighan, will interpret both successes of their old races and new solo songs. Caliphate fusion ¾, Together with Iván Ferreiro or Viva Sweden, he will stand out in the National Music section, While the indie and cooler slope will be represented by the Hinds Madrid. The British Hot Chip return in DJ Set format, And the Electropop of Ojete He heat will put the most funny point, demonstrating that, almost without realizing, They have already been in music for two decades.
The FIB remains a state -level festival, although it faces obvious challenges to maintain its relevance in an increasingly demanding cultural context.
